Waterloo Regional Police have charged a male after a stolen Honda struck multiple vehicles, including a police cruiser, in Waterloo.

On April 28, 2025, at approximately 9:20 a.m., with the assistance of a GPS tracker, officers located a stolen Honda Accord in a parking lot in the area of Parkside Drive and Northfield Drive West. The vehicle had previously been reported stolen from a lot on Frobisher Drive.

The male driver of the Honda accelerated and reversed, striking a police cruiser and several other parked vehicles. The vehicle then mounted curbs across the grass and into oncoming lanes of traffic.  Due to safety concerns, police did not initiate a pursuit.

Officers found the empty Honda in the area of King Street North and Northfield Drive and located the driver attempting to hide in a nearby building. Upon seeing police, the male tried to run away and was arrested by officers on Davenport Road after a short foot pursuit.

The male, a 44-year-old male from Waterloo, was charged with several offences, including:

• Theft motor vehicle
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Dangerous operation
• Operation of a conveyance while prohibited (two counts)
• Flight from police
• Fail to remain
• Fail to report accident
• Drive while suspended
• Attempt theft under $5,000 (three counts)

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.